Carasoin Day Spa and Skin Clinic opened in Los Angeles, providing a chic and intimate setting that offers pampering and the latest in skin care technology. 310-855-0105

GlyMed Plus/Advanced Aesthetics, Inc. is partnering with Jon’Ric International, a premier franchisor of wellness spas, in order to provide advanced, results-driven skin care treatments and products to the franchise. 801-798-0390

John C. Gray, founder and CEO of Glen Ivy Hot Springs Spa in Corona, CA, announced his retirement from the facility, to take place at the end of 2010. On January 1, Gray will be launching Voelker Gray Design with partner Todd Voelker, the architect of much of Glen Ivy’s physical development. The firm plans to offer clients inspired architectural design with experience-based operational and financial practicality. 949-651-0300

Universal Companies is now the exclusive distributor for Alchimie Forever in the spa markets for the United States, Canada and Mexico. 800-558-5571

The Chatwal Spa by Kashwére recently opened in The Chatwal New York luxury hotel in New York, providing a sumptuous sanctuary to delight the senses, located in the theater district. It features three treatment rooms, three private changing suites, a relaxation area with made-to-order spa cuisine, a hot and cold saltwater plunge pool, a saltwater lap pool, a nail room and a fitness studio, along with Kashwére robes and linens. 888-524-2892

Elemis is now being offered at Jeunesse Spa and Salon in the lower level of the Empire Hotel in New York. 800-423-5293